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Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line

1.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score49.9%Range (90% confident): 48.0% – 51.8%Based on 1.9K games
0%49.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.0% – 51.8%
Outcome Distribution
45.6%8.6%45.8%
Win
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Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line
Analyzen=1.9K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness91%
Draw Rate8.6%

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a 49.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.0% and 51.8%), based on 1.9K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 11.3% · Bullet best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 46% → 41%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 45.5% win rate (4 games)
  • 1000-1199: 59.0% win rate (18 games)
  • 1200-1399: 70.9% win rate (50 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.3% win rate (95 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.8% win rate (208 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.9% win rate (302 games)
  • 2000-2199: 40.7% win rate (437 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.5% win rate (514 games)
  • 2500+: 40.9% win rate (271 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (53%), worst in Rapid (42%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 53.0% win rate (447 games)
  • Blitz: 43.7% win rate (1,161 games)
  • Rapid: 41.7% win rate (283 games)
  • Classical: 47.4% win rate (8 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 67.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 67.7% expected score (24 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 75.6% expected score (22 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 56.4% expected score (30 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.3% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 57.4% expected score (53 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (119 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.7% expected score (36 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 58.9% expected score (55 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 46.9% expected score (175 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (69 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 41.4% expected score (68 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 45.3% expected score (296 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 34.0% expected score (70 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (106 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.4% expected score (336 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (72 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 59.6% expected score (98 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (157 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 56.5% expected score (14 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line win rate?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a 45.6% (90% CI: 43.7%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line perform best?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 70.9% win rate for white (50 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (53.0%) outperforms Rapid (41.7%) by 11.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a sharpness score of 91.4 (decisive), meaning 91.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a 50.8% (90% CI: 45.2%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 208 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a 47.9% (90% CI: 43.2%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 302 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a 40.7% (90% CI: 36.9%-44.6%) win rate for white, based on 437 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a 44.5% (90% CI: 40.9%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 514 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.7% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a 40.9% (90% CI: 36.1%-45.8%) win rate for white, based on 271 Lichess games. Average game length is 48 moves with a 27.7% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a 53.0% (90% CI: 49.1%-56.8%) win rate for white (447 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a 43.7% (90% CI: 41.3%-46.1%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.8%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line has a 41.7% (90% CI: 36.9%-46.5%) win rate for white (283 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.0%.

Is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line a good opening?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, Main Line is slightly favors black with a 45.6% (90% CI: 43.7%-47.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.